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2004 Olds alero: started fine..a full charge..wont engage…

I have a 2004 Olds...

I have a 2004 Olds alero. It started fine on Saturday but today, it won't turn over. The battery is fine as all other systems seem to working fine and the battery has a full charge, but now the started wont engage. There is no noise coming from the starter, but there is a faint click in around the fuse box area under the hood. It has some other finicky electrical issues (lights not shutting off, horn chirping at odd times, etc) and I was told this was a vehicle control module problem. Could this be the problem with the starter also or is there another issue that I need to be looking at?

if this procedure work you will need to replace the ignition lock cylinder case (passlock sensor). turn the key to the start position, then release the key to where it will just remain on in the on position, let it sit right there for about 12 minutes or until the security light goes out, then turn the key to the off position for 5 seconds, then start the car. good luck. and please accept my answer. thanks T-MAN

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